About Us

Northern Diversified Solutions was founded in 2019 in Minnesota by Founder and CEO Kyle Marinkovich with the purpose of helping others live happier, healthier lives through crafting hemp-derived, functional specialty ingredients. Our team recognizes the myriad benefits of hemp and welcome you to explore its uses with us.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Kyle Marinkovich, Founder & CEOWith over two decades of experience leading innovative ingredient science, specifically specialty ingredients, Kyle is dedicated to driving NDS toward excellence in the cannabis industry.
Julia Contreras, founder of JR Business SolutionsWith deep expertise in human resources and organizational development, Julia assists NDS as a Strategic HR Partner to navigate the complexities of workforce management, ensuring NDS' team is supported, engaged, and aligned with NDS' company’s vision.
Renato Krsnik, COOAs COO, Renato is responsible for ensuring operational accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Renato leads NDS' operations team towards excellence with foresight and precision. Renato is driven to guarantee high-quality product that exceeds expectations.
Scott Ravenscroft, VP of Business DevelopmentScott's expertise in business development and strategically building relationships is how NDS continues to quickly expand its reach, assisting diverse companies excel in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Scott is passionate about bringing people together so that everyone wins.